modes

NOUN

manner, way

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach condition fashion form mechanism method posture procedure process quality situation status style system technique tone

STRONG

book channels course custom plan practice rule state vein wise

WEAK

modus nuts and bolts

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganization

NOUN

trend, fad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fashion style

STRONG

chic convention craze cry furor look mainstream now rage thing vogue

WEAK

dernier cri last word latest thing latest wrinkle

Example Sentences

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Chowdhury, a queer artist who enjoys sampling performance modes, adopts the figure of the grieving Bollywood widow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“How you build cases, determining whether you have a crime, and discussing the modes of liability is the key to it,” Rapp says.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Mercedes-Benz also has drive modes from its new all-electric, high-end AMG that make it feel like driving a gasoline-powered car.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He also provided a choice of routes and modes of transport, depending on how much migrants can afford.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

NOTE: Some music traditions, such as Indian and medieval European, use modes or ragas, which are not quite the same as scales.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones